I'm interested in horse riding. Any advice?

Question

I think I'm interested in horse riding. It's not like in equestrian where you and your horse have to jump over obstacles and things like that. All I want to learn is to ride a horse, fast or slow, until I can ride on my own. I think it's really great if I'm able to ride quite fast (not too fast) on a wide green land. : ) So, do you have any advice or information for me? Where can I learn?

Answer 1

If you can afford to,take riding lessons.You will learn a lot!

Answer 2

The best place to learn how to ride a horse is at a proper riding school/equestrian centre with certified instructors, safe, quiet horses and secure arenas and fields. Horses are big, strong animals, and if you don't know how to ride one properly things can go seriously wrong.

But...

There are some basic aids (commands) that you give a horse to make them respond. Always have someone watching though, until you are experianced, and always carry a cell phone when you go out on hacks (trail rides), just incase something goes wrong.

First, you mount! This is always done on the near side (the left) of the horse. If it is a big horse, use a mounting block or a leg up to help you get on, as pulling on a saddle when you try to mount from the ground can hurt the horses' back. Hold the reins and some mane in your left hand, the front bumpy bit of the saddle (the pommel) in your right hand and put your left foot in the stirrup. Try not to stay standing there too long! Then, just swing your right leg over the saddle, and put your foot in the stirrup. Ask someone to help you adjust the stirrups until they feel comfortable and even.

Now you're ready to walk! Push forewards with your seat (your bottom) and give little clucky noises with your tounge. A well trained beginners horse should respond and go forewards at this aid, but others may need a slight kick with your heels. Remember, easy does it!

To steer left, pull your left rein to the side and squeeze/give a small kick with your right leg, and vice verca for going right.

When you're comfortable walking, have a go at the 'posting trot'. Gather your reins shorter so they are not resting at the pommel of the saddle and give a squeeze. Always push with your seat if you want them to go quicker! The trot is a two-beat gait and you rise up and down with the rise and fall of the horses' hooves. Count one-two-one-two to yourself, and you'll settle into a rythm. To slow back to a walk, give a gentle pull of the reins, lean right back with your heels foreward and say 'woah'.

If you think you're ready to canter, give the correct aids for a faster pace. The canter can be scary at first, but it's important not to panic! Or you'll loose control and the horse could bolt. The canter is a rocky motion, and is the three-beat-gait. Grip your knees tightly, and SIT! Sit deep in the saddle. Try not to bounce; pretend you are sitting on an egg and are trying not to break it! If you feel like you are slipping, lean back, grip tighter with your knees, pull the reins and say 'woah'.

Remember:

* Always wear an approved horse safety helmet.

* Always wear  the appropriate footwear.

* A horses mouth is VERY sensitive! Never yank on the reins, it can cause permanent damage.

* Grip tight with your knees! Develop a good, independant seat. You shouldn't have to rely on the reins for balance.

* Always have someone watchin you, unless you are experianced. I can't stress this enough! You just never know...

Sorry if this is mind boggling-ly long! I done my best ;) I hope it helps. Remember, practice makes perfect!

Answer 3

i love horse riding i have no advice but search up questions on the net =D

horses are cute =0)

Answer 4

probably this website will be of some help